Water for Life. Jordan’s Water Strategy 2008-2022. País/Territorio Jordania Tipo de documento Fecha 2009 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Educación Efluente de aguas residuales/vertido Calidad de las aguas dulces/contaminación de las aguas dulces Manejo de recursos hídricos Aguas subterráneas Irrigación Agua potable Prioridades Agua de lluvia Pequeños agricultores/campesinos Aguas superficiales Uso sostenible Cánon de aguas Derechos de agua Abastecimiento de agua Desalinación del agua Control de la contaminación Área geográphica Medio Oriente, AFRICA DEL NORTE Y CERCANO ORIENTE, Mar Rojo Golfo de Adén, Asia Occidental Resumen This document lays down the Water Strategy, a sectoral strategy applicable at the national level during the period 2008-2022. Jordan's vision for a water strategy is one whereby 2022 the following objectives are fulfilled: (i) adequate, safe and secure drinking water supply; (ii) greater understanding and more effective management of groundwater and surface water; (iii) healthy aquatic ecosystems; (iv) a sustainable use of water resources, and implemented fair, affordable and cost-reflective water charges; (v) adaptation to increased population growth and economic development across the water sector and water users. The document defines the goals to be attained by 2022 in the following sectors: water demand, water supply, institutional reform, water for irrigation, wastewater and alternative water resources. Texto completo Inglés